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Mena Suvari explains writing about Kevin Spacey in new book

Mena Suvari explains writing about Kevin Spacey in new book

NEW YORK (AP) — Mena Suvari wants to explain her reasoning for writing about Kevin Spacey on the set of their 1999 film “American Beauty" in her new book “The Great Peace" (Hachette).
Regents approve naming Iowa's football field for Duke Slater

Regents approve naming Iowa's football field for Duke Slater

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The field at Iowa's Kinnick Stadium will be named for Duke Slater, the trailblazing Black football player who was an All-American tackle a century ago, played in the NFL, and became a pioneering Chicago judge.
High profile: Cannabis chemical delta-8 gains fans, scrutiny

High profile: Cannabis chemical delta-8 gains fans, scrutiny

NEW YORK (AP) — A chemical cousin of pot’s main intoxicating ingredient has rocketed to popularity over the last year, and the cannabis industry and state governments are scrambling to reckon with it amid debate over whether it’s legal.
McCormick recalls some seasonings due to salmonella concern

McCormick recalls some seasonings due to salmonella concern

McCormick & Co. is voluntarily recalling some seasonings due to possible salmonella contamination.
Court nixes new trial for ‘Making a Murderer’ subject Avery

Court nixes new trial for ‘Making a Murderer’ subject Avery

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Court of Appeals on Wednesday unanimously rejected a request by “Making a Murderer” subject Steven Avery to hold a hearing on new evidence that he wanted to present for a new trial.
Indian hoteliers test clout in lawsuits against big chains

Indian hoteliers test clout in lawsuits against big chains

ATLANTA (AP) — Hotel owner Vimal Patel has traced a familiar path to success in the U.S. hospitality industry. Patel is part of the Indian diaspora, which owns a sizeable share of the hotels and motels in the country.
More a molehill: Visitors slam London's new tourist 'mound'

More a molehill: Visitors slam London's new tourist 'mound'

LONDON (AP) — London’s latest tourist attraction aimed for the heights. It has fallen a bit flat.
5 high school students are named National Student Poets

5 high school students are named National Student Poets

NEW YORK (AP) — R.C. Davis is a rising high school senior in Oak Park, Illinois, who uses poetry to explore his feelings about gender and family.
When it can be a good idea to co-sign for your young adult

When it can be a good idea to co-sign for your young adult

If you’re the parent of a young adult, you may be asked to co-sign for a car loan or an apartment lease. Before you agree, know what’s at stake — you could be putting your own financial security at risk.
Youth focus of COVID-19 infections in Mexico's 3rd wave

Youth focus of COVID-19 infections in Mexico's 3rd wave

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hours after Mexico City authorities raised the capital’s COVID-19 alert level in the face of surging infections, especially among young people, residents packed a plaza on a pleasant evening in the charming Coyoacan borough.
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